EATON ’ S FAIRYTALE
VIGNETTES
ESSENTIALS
FORTWHYTE ALIVE A rural oasis inside the city that offers more than 600 acres of aspen forest , tall grass prairie and hiking trails . Winter activities include snowshoeing and cross country skiing on groomed trails . Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm , Sat-Sun 10 am-5 pm . Adults $ 7 , seniors $ 6 , students / children $ 5 , under 3 free . 1961 McCreary Rd , 204-989-8355 , fortwhyte . org , Map 2 : F-3
LIVING PRAIRIE MUSEUM Take a trip back through time to witness what the prairie was like before settlement and urbanization , when tall grass prairie covered one million sq km of land in North America ; from Texas to Manitoba . Now only 1 / 20th of one per cent of the original tall grass prairie in Manitoba remains . Groomed cross-country ski trails throughout winter ( weather dependant ). 2795 Ness Ave , 204-832-0167 , Map 2 : D-2
PARKS / TRAILS
ASSINIBOINE PARK Located a half hour from downtown Winnipeg , this prairie park offers a toboggan slide , ice skating on the central pond and 30km of groomed crosscountry skiing trails , weather dependant . Also home to the Conservatory , Zoo , English Gardens , Leo Mol Sculpture Garden , Lyric Theatre , Tudor-Style Pavilion , Pavilion Gallery , Pavillon Event Centre , Qualico Family Centre and Park Café . Park is open 24 hours daily . Main entrance is at 2355 Corydon Ave . The park is also accessible from Portage Ave , via the footbridge across the Assiniboine River , 204-927-6000 , assiniboineparkzoo . ca , Map 2 : D-3
EXPERIENCE A WINNIPEG HOLIDAY TRADITION !
ON DISPLAY NOVEMBER 12 , 2017 - JANUARY 7 , 2018
45 Forks Market Road • 204.924.4000 • childrensmuseum . com
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BIRDS HILL PROVINCIAL PARK Located a half hour from downtown Winnipeg , this prairie park offers hiking trails through oak and aspen forests . Groomed cross-country ski trails wind for 30 km throughout . Daily admission $ 5 annual pass $ 40 . Gates are open from 7 am-11 pm . East of Winnipeg on Lagimodière Blvd ( Hwy 59 ), 204-654-6730
SPRINGHILL WINTER PARK Located a 1 / 2 hour from downtown , this is the closest downhill ski facility to Winnipeg . The park offers downhill runs as well as terrain for snowboarding and cross-country skiing . North of the city on Hwy 59 , 204-224-3051 , Map 2 : A-7
THE RIVER TRAIL Winnipeg is proud to hold the Guinness World Record for longest naturally frozen skating trail in the world . Walk , run , skate , sled or cycle on the Red and Assiniboine Rivers ( weather dependant ). Free access . Docks located in various neighbourhoods : Norwood , St . Boniface , the Exchange District , The Forks , Corydon , Legislature . Information : 204-233-ALLO ( 2556 )
Holiday lighting from the 1880 ’ s to today
Nov . 14 to Dec . 30 , 2017
Manitoba Electrical Museum & Education Centre 680 Harrow Street , Winnipeg , MB
Free admission and parking Call 204-360-7905 or visit hydro . mb . ca / museum
EXPLORE our authentic 1930 ’ s hangar and esteemed collection of over two-dozen aircraft .
PLAY in Skyways interactive aviation themed play area .
ENJOY public tours every Tuesday , Thursday , Saturday and Sunday .
Hangar T-2 , Mon-Fri 9:30 - 4:30
958 Ferry Rd . Sat 10:00 - 5:00
204.786.5503
Sun 12:00 -5:00 www . RoyalAviationMuseum . com
WINDSOR PARK NORDIC SKI CENTRE A golf course in summer , this outdoor park offers two lighted cross-country ski trails for as long as there ’ s snow to ski . The green loop measures 3 km , while the more challenging blue loop is 5 km in length . The trails are groomed regularly . Ski lessons are also available by CANSI certified instructors . The clubhouse offers repairs , waxroom , concessions , lockers and rentals . Opens when sufficient snow is available . Mon-Thu 12 pm-10 pm , Fri noon-9 pm , Sat-Sun 9 am-6 pm . Adult $ 5 , senior / youth ( 11-17 ) $ 4 , children ( 10 and under ) $ 3 , family $ 12 . 10 Des Meurons , 204-253-9236 , windsorparknordic . ca , Map 2 : E-5
TOURS
DOWNTOWN TOURS Discover downtown Winnipeg with tours for food and drink lovers such as the Winnipeg Wine , Tap In and The Breakfast Club tours . Visit downtownwinnipegtours . com or call 204-958-4640 . Downtown Winnipeg BIZ , 426 Portage Ave , Map 1 : P-3
ROYAL CANADIAN MINT Tour the mint and see the high-speed presses that can produce up to 15 million coins per day . Interactive Coin Museum on-site . Tue-Sat 9 am-4 pm . Tours : adults $ 6 , seniors ( 65 +) $ 5 , children ( 5-17 ) $ 3 , children under 4 free , family ( 2 adults , 4 children ) $ 15 . 520 Lagimodière Blvd , at the junction of Hwy 1 and 59 , 204-983-6429 , Map 2 : E-6
WINNIPEG TASTING TOURS Enjoy a 4 hour brews cruise showcasing Winnipeg ’ s best breweries . Tours start at Peg Beer Co . for a brewery tour , light appetizers and , of course , beer . Transportation is provided . Private group tours available upon request . Adults $ 80 . Book online winnipeg-tasting-tours . myshopify . com
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